The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is better for performance in general use, screen quality, and portability, with superior color accuracy, brightness, and a higher resolution display, making it ideal for professionals in fields such as design or video editing. Its battery life is long and it runs MacOS, which some users prefer for its ecosystem. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a stronger focus on gaming and is equipped with a dedicated graphics card suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and other GPU-intensive tasks, with a higher refresh rate screen for smooth gaming. If gaming or high-demand tasks are your priority and you're on a tighter budget, the ASUS may be a better fit, while if you're looking for a sleek machine with a balance of performance and portability for business or creative work, the MacBook Pro has the edge, albeit at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers excellent general use capabilities with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality that includes high brightness and color accuracy, complemented by a lightweight design and long battery life, enhancing portability. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, while also having a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for general use, is equipped with a gaming-oriented GPU and a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, but it sacrifices portability and battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.4/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.5/10
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's screen stands out with its high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for crisp visuals and clear text. For engineering and design, the MacBook's extensive color gamut ensures accurate color representation, which is vital for detailed work. However, for 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the ASUS ROG, with its higher refresh rate, provides a better experience, although it's still not optimal due to other screen limitations.
Battery
13.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,630
$1,265
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,630 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,265.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a GPU that can handle intensive tasks paired with a Mini LED screen for exceptional quality and color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 also suits engineering with a powerful Intel CPU, matching RAM, a robust Nvidia GPU for demanding graphics work, and a large screen, though it trades some portability and screen quality for enhanced gaming capabilities and a higher screen refresh rate.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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